Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Oscar's Fields

I think you all know by now how much Oscar loved his almost daily visits to his beloved Seven Fields. No matter how many times we went, rain, wind, snow or shine, he never seemed to tire of running around there either on his own or with friends old and new, with or without a ball or tasty stickie. Here are some of our favourite photos of Oscar doing his thing there. It is nice to think that a little bit of him still lives on in the fields he loved so much.

I have also tried to add some videos of Oscar playing at Seven Fields here which were saved in Video Egg, but they are appearing as black boxes and won't play. Maybe there's a blip with the site. I'll try again later.

Thanks for your lovely message! I found your blog on the day you had to break your terrible news, and felt so sorry for what was happening to you. Oscar was such a fantastic boy, too. The worldwide support for you took my breath away.We're only down in Devon so just a stone's throw away. And thanks for the tip on the WESWATC - I must get in touch with them.

Hey Katy,Thanks for posting some more great photos of dear Oscar. We still think of him all of the time. Seven Fields sure was a wonderful place for Oscar to play & romp. We bet there is one up above that he is playing in right now. We hope you & Martin are feeling a bit better. We're hoping you will some day be able to let another pup into your life. You are such good & loving dog parents.Luv & Wirey Hugs!Butchy & Snickers

Thanks so much for posting those great photos of Oscar enjoying Seven Fields. It reminds me of my boys and their beloved Marymoor Dog Park. He was a very happy doggy and so very much loved. That is obvious. You are wonderful dog parents and we all hope that someday you will be able to provide a loving home for another dog who needs you so much.

We still think about Oscar every day and we realize that every day that we are together is a precious gift.

I have been a little AWOL with my blog visting and only now read the terrible news. My deepest sympathies to you both. You were oustanding parents and Oscar seemed like a very happy dog.

Only other pet owners can understand that losing a pet is like losing a family member.

I had a Cockatiel (Sweetie-Pie)for 15 years. He was the sweetest most communicative little bird and was the love of my life. When he died I was quite at a loss. I even dreamed about him off and on for months. Funny, I too buried him in the backyard and planted Rose bush above him.

I later read a book titled "Animals as Guides for the Soul" (Susan Chernak McElroy). There was a story in it about losing our pets. The story had a line in it that said something like this "Our pets leave us when they know we are ready to turn the corner on our own." I'm not sure if that is applicable in any way to your experience, but, at the time it made sense in my life and made me feel like he was watching over me somehow.

I also believe that we will all be reunited somewhere, sometime - how could it be any other way?

I love the pictures of Oscar playing at Seven Fields very very much. I love the Windy Day and Rainbow picture best! Thanks for sharing the beautiful memories of Oscar with all of us.

Mummy was just reading an article about memories. God gave us the ability to remember so that the good memories become a treasure chest of priceless reminders of relationships shared and joys experienced. How true this must be for you.

We'll continue to remember all the beautiful memories that you've shared with us.

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.

Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring, it was peace.

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

Pippin: I didn’t think it would end this way.Gandalf: End? No, the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path . . . one that we must all take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass…Gandalf: …And then you see it.Pippin: What, Gandalf? See what?Gandalf: White shores . . . and beyond. A far green country, under a swift sunrise.Pippin: Well, that isn’t so bad.Gandalf: [Softly:] No… No it isn’t.~ Lord of the Rings

~Thinking of you every day, keep shining Oscar :O)~Always Tailwaggins and LoveSir Chancelot

Oscar sure looks happy and free at the gorgeous Seven Fields. Oscar will definitely live in and warm many hearts. Thanks for sharing such beautiful memories and touching so many people around different parts of the world.

Hi dear Katy & Martin, How sweet of you to blog us all again so soon. I thought of you last night Katy & couldn't be in touch for tears of this & prayers for you going to see Oscar's training pals. I hope that went well & wasn't too hard on you both. He was suuuch a lucky boy to have you both & 7 Fields. As you know we live in the country, but we have nooowhere like this. Your photos are wonderful & made us cry again. You are such special people, think about the love you could give a new Airepup. Your Oscar knows it would be GOOD for YOU & the little one & Oscar will still always be with you both. Will be in touch soon. Hope you got my big email, it'll be a wonder!! Love & xxxs. G & M C.

Oh my gosh, Katy, I still get tears in my eyes every time I think about Oscar. It's amazing to me how much we seem to bond with these beasts we've never had the chance to meet in person (or in dog, as the case may be). My heart is still breaking for you guys, but it sounds like you are working your way through your grief. I hope there is a predecessor to Oscar sometime in your future. You both seem like amazing, dog loving people. That rose bush will be beautiful!

Dear Katy,The pics of Oscar playing in his favourite place pulled a few heartstrings and made my eyes watery again.. And our memory of your sweet boy is always imaes of him running through the lush green fields.

That park looks lovely. No wonder why he wanted to run around in it so much!

My mom said she just got back from your country...England, or something like that. And she said it was beautiful. She went all over from Manchester, to Stoke on Trent, to Birmingham, to Stratford On Avon, to Buckinghamshire to London and even Conwy, Wales! And she left me at home! I really wanted to see where Oscar played! But mom just wanted me to tell you that you live in a really pretty country :)

Hi Katy and Martin Seven Fields looks like a great place for dogs and it will always be a special place for you. We liked the slide show very much and thought a lot about our dear friend.LicksJazz and Dixie

Katy and MartinWe'll always think of those beautiful fields as Oscar's..He runs there still, his happiness and spirit will always be felt there I'm sure.thank you for those gorgeous pictures I'm sorry the videos won't play, but we can see him running and romping in our minds eyehugs and kisses to both of youOscar gets Asta's smoochies eveyday in heaven

What nice memories. Our close friends, who are fire fighters, buried their dog's ashes beneath a fire hydrant at their back door. It is a lovely antique collected from the city when they were replaced. I know you will find a special place for Oscar.Snickers and Sharon

Hi Katy & Martin - I'd love to go to Seven Fields...there is a lagoon with grass & paths down the street from us that I love to run it...next time I go, I'm going to say a little prayer for you both & Oscar...& then I'll run like crazy & get wet & muddy & make my mom crazy too~! But she won't get mad..cuz I'll tell her its for Oscar & then she'll say OK & give me lots of hugs.You are always in our thoughts.Love & Licks,Randi (& Randi's mom)

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I'm an 13 month old male Airedale Terrier puppy. My name is Oscar (well, my KC name is Sherifs Sundance Kid but that's a bit much day-to-day). I live in the South of England with my humans & my sister Flakes the Big Fat Cat. I attend obedience classes which I absolutely love! I've been awarded my bronze, silver and gold certificates, so it's full steam ahead for my platinum now. I started agility training in June 2007. I love making new doggy and human pals.